Morning Edition: Music

January 21, 2016 9:01 AM

Manilow worried people would miss deeper meaning of 'I Write the Songs'

Barry Manilow was afraid of being misunderstood before singing "I Write the Songs."

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January 20, 2016 8:57 AM

Cactus Blossoms out with a new album

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Mississippi" by the Minneapolis-based Cactus Blossoms from their new album "You're Dreaming." It comes out Friday.

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January 19, 2016 8:55 AM

Dolly Parton's rags-to-riches-to-giving story

Dolly Parton turns 70 today. She grew up poor, but is now worth about $500 million. In 1995, she started a program to give away books to kids in honor of her father , who never learned to read.

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January 18, 2016 9:00 AM

Crawford to pay tribute to Toussaint at the Dakota

Davell Crawford to pay tribute to Allen Toussaint's legacy for two nights at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.

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January 15, 2016 10:48 AM

40 years ago, C.W. McCall's 'Convoy' taps CB radio fad

The 1976 song sold more than two million copies.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 14, 2016 10:00 AM

A musical tribute to 'Making a Murderer'

The popular Netflix series has inspired several songs.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 13, 2016 8:59 AM

Bobby Vee's only No. 1 hit

A new play is coming out about the life of Fargo-born Bobby Vee, an early rock 'n' roll star. He had many hits but just one No. 1 song.

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January 12, 2016 8:28 AM

Beatles' 'We Can Work It Out' was a team effort

The Beatles' No. 1 hit "We Can Work It Out" was a collaboration between members of the band.

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January 11, 2016 8:57 AM

David Bowie's life was a 'work of art'

David Bowie died of cancer Sunday at the age of 69. His longtime producer called Bowie's life "a work of art."

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January 8, 2016 8:58 AM

David Bowie releases new album on 69th birthday

"Blackstar," is the singer's 25th studio album.

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